Neymar would give MLS even more visibility in the aftermath of Lionel Messi's arrival, but he also brings considerably more baggage than his former club teammate.
Neymar considers Santos return
In reality, the deal seems doomed from the beginning, but in this instance, one less global superstar making his way to North America is good news. Neymar, for all his fame and popularity, would be a failed signing for the league.
If Neymar arrives in MLS, Inter Miami seemed like the logical choice due to his connections, but it appears other clubs are trying to land him
Rumors are linking Neymar to a move to MLS, but Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus issued a cautionary note about the Brazil star's current ability.
Brazil international Neymar is reportedly working on a deal to rejoin Santos, returning to his boyhood club more than a decade after his multimillion-dollar transfer to Barcelona. Though a deal is not final yet,
Neymar has scored one goal in seven appearances since he joined Al Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain in a league-record €90 million ($98.6m) transfer in August 2023. The former Bar
Having those rights doesn't mean Neymar, currently with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, is a lock for Chicago, as was the case late last season when Germany star Marco Reus spurned Charlotte FC to join the eventual MLS Cup winners LA Galaxy.
The Chicago Fire are trying to land Neymar from Saudi club Al Hilal. However, the task will be easier said than done to bring him over.
Despite talks between Neymar and the MLS' Chicago Fire, it remains "unlikely" that the Brazilian star will sign a deal with the club, according to
Another one of soccer's icons could soon join Major League Soccer. Brazilian star Neymar has become the recent subject of a potential transfer to the United States, with the Chicago Fire being one ...
Raphinha and Vinícius Júnior are excited about the prospect of Neymar returning to Brazil, with the Al Hilal star eyeing a potential move to former club Santos in January. Sources have told ESPN that Neymar is looking to terminate his contract with the Saudi Pro League side to go back to Santos.